Kunzite (spodumene)

Appearance:

Transparent pink-violet (or light violet)

Common confusions......

Amethyst, beryl, topaz and even coloured glass.

Esoteric beliefs and associations...

When over-all colouration is pink, love and friendships are helped. With violet or purple colouring, it can aid meditational states of mind.

Physical properties...

Chemistry	Lithium aluminium silicate
System/Structure	Monoclinic (tabular, prismatic)
Refractive Index	1.655 - 1.680
Specific Gravity	3.16 - 3.20
Mohs' Hardness	6.0 - 7.0